Application Deadline: 2 September 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 Brand South Africa | Play Your Part Bursary Program. Brand South Africa is the official marketing agency of South Africa, with a mandate to build the country’s brand reputation and improve its global competitiveness. Through proactive, coordinated marketing and communications strategies, Brand South Africa positions the country as a competitive investment destination while inspiring active citizenship among South Africans at home and abroad.
Brand South Africa is proud to partner with One Young World to launch the Brand South Africa: Play Your Part Bursary 2026, which will enable six outstanding young South Africans to participate in the One Young World Summit in Cape Town from 3–6 November 2026.
This programme is for young active citizens who are already contributing to positive change in South Africa, and who embody the spirit of Play Your Part in their communities and beyond. Of the six available bursaries, three are reserved for candidates based in Cape Town and three are open to applicants across South Africa.
This programme is for young active citizens who are already contributing to positive change in South Africa, and who embody the spirit of Play Your Part in their communities and beyond. Of the six available bursaries, three are reserved for candidates based in Cape Town and three are open to applicants across South Africa.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible candidates must:
- Be aged 18 to 30* at the time of the One Young World Summit 2026.
- Be a South African national or resident.
- Demonstrate a commitment to active citizenship and contributing to positive change in South Africa.
- Illustrate a track record of using their time, money, skills, or goods to benefit their community or society more broadly.
- Show an understanding of key local and/or global issues facing South Africa.
*We are not able to accept applications from those who will be aged under 18 at the time of the Summit.
Benefits
- Access to the One Young World Summit 2026, taking place from 3 – 6 November in Cape Town, South Africa.
- Travel and accommodation as per requirement*.
- Catering which includes dinner on 3 November, and lunch and dinner on 4, 5, 6 November.
- Access to the One Young World Global Leadership Programme, Action Accelerator and lifetime membership to the One Young World Ambassador Community.
*Note that travel and accommodation is not provided for candidates based in Cape Town.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Brand South Africa | Play Your Part Bursary Program
